A Palestine Arab committee had requested the Emir Abdullah of Transjordania for permission to establish a company to exploit the Jordan Valley on a thirty-one year concession, it was reported today from Amman. The new company is to be capitalized at $25,000.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.